Could early cotton help Georgia growers dodge storm damage?

The article offers information on the strategies for the cotton growers in Georgia, U.S. to protect their crops from seasonal hurricane of the region. Topics discussed include planting more cotton earlier such as in April not in mid-June, more intensively managing it for optimal yields and getting harvest started in August; importance of the variety selection which mature faster than others; and understanding defoliation and timely irrigation strategies and watering process.